Science

IOBCWA relies on science to better understand the environment around us. The organization works closely with scientists from Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi, the University of Texas at Arlington, and others. 

This image shows siltation from prop wash activities at Enbridge, adjacent to IOB, which is damaging seagrasses.

Studies

• Siltation and Erosion of Ingleside On The Bay Seagrasses Abstract & PowerPoint presentation to IOBCWA in July 2022 (Dr. Kirk Cammarata, TAMUCC)
• National Science Foundation Smart and Connected Communities Planning Grant for Integrated, Wireless Monitoring Network (Dr. Michelle Hummel and Team, University of Texas at Arlington)
• National Science Foundation Smart and Connected Communities Integrative Research Grant for Sociotechnical Networks on the Texas Gulf Coast (Dr. Michelle Hummel and Team, University of Texas at Arlington)
• Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) Study of numerous Coastal Bend industries (EarthWorks)